Dwight Eisenhower actually said...

For the record I should like to emphasize certain facts.

We shall continue to give them our wholehearted support.

Now, Therefore, I, Dwight D. Eisenhower, President of the United States of America, do hereby designate Monday, October 11, 1954, as General...

I also direct that the flag of the United States be displayed on all Government buildings on that day in tribute to General Casimir Pulaski.